Ottawa to Toronto

Ottawa to Toronto

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Toronto
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Ottawa to Toronto Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Book A Ride
Standard AC
00:15
05:00
$36.40
Train
Via Rail Canada
Budget
04:13
08:48
$66.95
Train
Via Rail Canada
Business Plus
04:33
08:48
$129.30
Flight
Air Canada
Economy
05:15
06:27
$192.59
Flight
WestJet
Economy
05:40
07:05
$287.73
Flight
Air Canada
Economy
06:00
11:45
$1,104.74
Flight
Air Canada
Economy
06:25
07:37
$192.59
Flight
Porter Airlines
Economy
06:45
07:53
$178.67
Bus
Book A Ride
Standard AC
07:15
12:45
$38.86
Flight
Porter Airlines
Economy
07:50
08:58
$178.67
Train
Via Rail Canada
Budget
08:29
13:18
$86.70
Bus
Rider Express
Standard AC
08:50
14:30
$38.87
Flight
Air Canada
Economy
09:10
10:30
$225.60
Train
Via Rail Canada
Budget
09:35
13:48
$51.69
Train
Via Rail Canada
Business Plus
09:56
13:48
$199.64
Flight
Porter Airlines
Economy
10:15
11:17
$355.02
Flight
Porter Airlines
Economy
10:40
11:42
$338.78
Bus
Rider Express
Standard AC
11:00
16:30
$31.91
Flight
Porter Airlines
Economy
11:20
12:29
$338.78
Train
Via Rail Canada
Budget
11:43
16:33
$66.95

How to get from Ottawa to Toronto

Travelling between Ottawa and Toronto is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,114.88 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 25.21.

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Toronto?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Ottawa and Toronto depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Ottawa and Toronto. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 3m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 38m to reach Toronto.

How much does it cost to get from Ottawa to Toronto?

Travelling between Ottawa and Toronto can be as cheap as USD 25.21 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 1,114.88 if you buy a Porter Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Ottawa and Toronto ?

  • 49 from Ottawa to Toronto starting from 05:10 Ottawa Airport until 22:15 Ottawa Airport
  • 40 from Ottawa to Toronto starting from 04:13 Ottawa until 18:03 Ottawa
  • 26 from Ottawa to Toronto starting from 00:30 Ottawa Iris St until 23:00 Ottawa VIA Rail

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ottawa to Toronto.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Ottawa to Toronto, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 137.04.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Ottawa and Toronto

Air Canada, Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines, WestJet, WestJet

Bus

Travelling from Ottawa to Toronto overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Ottawa and Toronto

FlixBus, Rider Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ottawa to Toronto?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 87% took a train
  • 12% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Ottawa to Toronto

Facts about the transport from Ottawa to Toronto

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport1h 3m
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day115
Distance893 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Canada, Air Canada, Air Transat, FlixBus, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines, Rider Express, WestJet, WestJet